THE MCBEE WINE BLOG DIARY

My mother, Camille McBee, partnered with Bobby G. Smith, Winemaker, in North Texas for over 30 years. Together they worked to develop a National and International name for Texas Wines. In 2009 she passed away too young, but she left behind a Texas Wine Industry that was better because of her dedication and she left a family with a deep rooted love and appreciation for wine and entertaining. This blog serves as a diary of my adventures in wine and as a lasting toast to my mother. -Cheers!

This blog is NOT intended to be the authority on tasting notes, or a professional guide for wine experts; it's simply a place for me to share some of my opinions and findings about wine with my friends and other wine lovers.

I truly hope you will use this blog to help you the next time you are thinking about what to buy at the wine store or deciding what to order at a local restaurant or when you travel to the wine country. ENJOY!

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

While in Jackson Hole, WY

Man there was a lot of snow this year.    14 inches overnight one evening.    This, however, did not stop us from getting out and hitting some of the great restaurants in town.    One of our favorites is Snake River Grill.  It sits atop the town square underneath a big commercialized sign.    At first sight you might confuse the place as a tourist trap or even a chain restaurant.    Once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised to find quaint decor, small seating areas all surrounding a center fireplace.   This is the best place in town if you like game such as Elk, Duck or other such trappings of the area.    I had the Elk Loin Medallions...   haven't stopped thinking about them since.   The appetizers are great; don't skip the Onion Rings.   

One of the best things about this restaurant is the big but reasonable wine list.    We ordered a bottle of the 2007 Clos Du Val Cabernet Sauvignon.   This is a Napa wine, found on the Silverado Trail by the way; its reasonable and a really good cab.    It was pretty big, with plenty of fruit and it went well with all of the the food we ordered.  I highly recommend the wine and the restaurant next time your in the Tetons!

1 comment:

  1. Had a great time here. We have many suggestions for Jackson Hole. This is one of the best ski towns to find food and wine. THe Clos du Val was great that night!

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